What does the name Edward mean?

The name Edward means "Rich guard".

What is the origin of the name Edward?

Edward is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 1,584 babies were named Edward in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Edward is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,584 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,232,305

Peak Year: 1924

Edward is of Old English origin, derived from the words "ead" meaning "wealth, fortune" and "weard" meaning "guardian, protector."

Boy names closely related to Edward

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Girl names closely related to Edward

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Names with similar meaning to Edward

Ed Eddie Eddy Eduardo Edwardo Ned

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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